French Market

Krewe De Jeanne d'Arc 2013 Royal Court

Jason Saul — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:27:00 +0000

The Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc announced their 2013 royal court yesterday at the French Market.

Gretchen Neuenhaus, a junior at Mount Carmel Academy, will portray Maid of Honor Joan of Arc, René Bajeux will portray King Charles VII and Betsie Gambel, president of Gambel Communications, will serve as Queen Yolande of Aragon. Gambel is the krewe's first queen.

Holiday Events At The French Market

Jason Saul — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:03:48 +0000

A schedule of some of the holiday-related events coming up at the French Market.

December 1

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. St Nicholas Day Fair in Dutch Alley.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WWOZ Cookbook Celebration at the French Market. Taste samples, purchase cookbooks and aprons, meet the musicians behind the food and more!

French Market Cookbook Fair

WWNO Staff — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:00:00 +0000

The Southern Food and Beverage Museum will host a brand new cookbook fair at the French Market this Sunday, September 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

French Market suspends operations through Wednesday

Jason Saul — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:43:45 +0000

The French Market is reporting that its Retail, Farmers' and Flea Markets will suspend operations for today, tomorrow and Wednesday.

Updates on when operations will resume can be found at http://www.frenchmarket.org/public-notices.

Where Y'Eat: Celebrating the Creole Tomato

Ian McNulty — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:21:22 +0000

At roadside stands, with menu shout-outs and at its own festival, the Creole tomato is the center of attention as its brief season hits its stride.

Creole Tomatoes and Cajun-Zydeco Music Highlight Weekend Festivals

Diane Mack — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:00:42 +0000

Red, ripe Creole tomatoes and two-steppin' dance music from down the bayou are good reasons to head to the French Quarter this weekend.

The 26th Annual French Market Creole Tomato Festival and the 6th Annual Jazz and Heritage Foundation's Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival kick off on Saturday, and we go Inside the Arts for a sneak peek.

More info can be found at cajunzydecofest.com and frenchmarket.org

2012 Mardi Gras Mask Market

Diane Mack — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:43:44 +0000

The countdown to the greatest free show on earth is upon us, and the revelry in the French Quarter will kick into high gear Friday, as the 29th Annual Mardi Gras Mask Market gets underway in the French Market. We go Inside the Arts...